At this point, it's already June.

The Chang'an court, perhaps instructed by Dong Zhuo, or perhaps acquiesced by Dong Zhuo, in short, the Chang'an court sent envoys to Guandong to persuade Yuan Shao and others to demand that both sides strike their troops.

Liu Bei and Cao Cao's military camp came to each other, and when they got the news, they invited Cao Cao to come to discuss. When Cao Cao arrived at the gate of the camp, Liu Bei personally greeted him at the gate of the camp and walked with Cao Cao, along the way Liu Bei asked Cao Cao: "I don't know who the imperial court sent, does Brother Meng De know?" ”

Since Liu Bei came to Cao Cao last time, he was considered a confidant by Cao Cao, so he often corresponded with Cao Cao, and Liu Bei intersected with Cao Cao with courtesy.

Liu Bei is a serious general of the expedition to the east. Cao Cao said that he was a general of Fenwu, but in fact, this title was given by Yuan Shao, and his biggest official position was the captain of Xiaocai, and he also absconded. When the sour jujube oath, Cao Cao was not eligible to be listed. If you talk about others, Liu Bei is the lord of a state, Cao Cao lives under Chen Liutaishou Zhang Miao, Liu Bei has tens of thousands of soldiers, Cao Cao is only 5,000 people, Liu Bei is a dignified county marquis, Cao Cao is not even a marquis in the pass.

No matter from which aspect, Liu Bei's current identity is much higher than Cao Cao, therefore, Liu Bei intersected with Cao Cao with a peaceful courtesy, and Cao Cao didn't know how bullish he would be in the future, which made Cao Cao feel a little flattered, and Liu Bei was secretly happy when he saw it.

After Cao Cao was originally a eunuch, although he hollowed out his mind and drilled into the scholars, many people looked down on him. Seeing Liu Bei handing over like this, Cao Cao naturally reciprocated the favor and discussed with Liu Bei in everything.

At this moment, after listening to Liu Bei's question, he said: "The imperial court has sent a total of five envoys: Han Rong, Shaofu Yin Xiu, Jinwu Hu Mu Class, Wu Xiu, who will be a master craftsman, and Wang Gui, the captain of Yueqi. ”

Liu Bei showed a crying and laughing expression, and said: "What does Dong Zhongying think, he killed someone's own uncle and sent someone to persuade peace, did he really think that the Yuan brothers would not dare to kill people." ”

Cao Cao's face was solemn, and he said: "I'm afraid that Dong Zhuo deliberately sent someone here, and the Yuan family brothers killed the envoy, so there is no loss for Dong Zhuo." These people are all today's celebrities, and the Yuan brothers are really going to kill a few people, but they are afraid that their reputation will be damaged. If the persuasion succeeds, it will not be a soldier who will surrender without a fight. ”

Liu Bei listened and nodded, the origin of these people is really not small.

Han Rong is a native of the Yingchuan Han clan, and he is of the same clan as Jizhou Mu Han Fu, and he is a famous man in the world.

Yin Xiu is a native of Nanyang County, Jingzhou, and he doesn't know if he is related to Yin Lihua. During this period, he recommended Zhang Zhongfangzheng, Cao Zhongxuan, Xun Yu, Xun Yu, Zhang Li, Zhang Li, Cao You, Cao You, Cao You, Xunyou, and Guo Tu, the secretary.

Hu Muban is a native of Taishan and a famous person, and Zhang Miao is listed as the "Eight Chefs", and he is also the countryman and brother-in-law of Wang Kuang, the Taishou of Hanoi County. In particular, this person is quite miraculous, it is said that he has seen Taishan Fujun and Huanghe Hebo, and I don't know if it is true or false. If you have the chance, ask about it.

Wu Xiu and Wang Gui are also celebrities.

Cao Cao frowned, and then said: "Dong Zhuo obviously has a grudge against the Yuan family for killing his uncle, but he sent Han Rong, Hu Muban, Wu Xiu, and Wang Gui to Hanoi County to see Yuan Shao, and sent Yin Xiu to Nanyang to see Yuan Shu, but he didn't send anyone to sour dates. Why is that? It's not that Dong Zhuo knows that the second Yuan brother is afraid that he will kill the envoy to show his determination in order to avenge his uncle. It's really a vicious strategy, and I don't know who gave Dong Zhuo the idea. ”

Liu Bei glanced at Cao Cao and couldn't help but admire: "Meng Deguan Dong Zhuo and Er Yuan are like looking at the pattern in the palm of their hands, and they are really wise and resourceful." ”

Cao Cao smiled proudly, said a few more words, and then went.

After Cao Cao left, Xi Zhicai said to Liu Bei: "Lord, I'm afraid that there will be a big war in the near future, and I also ask the lord to fight hard in case of emergency." ”

Liu Bei said: "Sir, why do you say this? ”

Xi Zhicai said: "If Er Yuan kills the envoy of Chang'an, he will show his determination. It is necessary to march into Luoyang, otherwise it will become a laughing stock. I'm afraid that this is also Dong Zhuo's plan, which is to force the Kwantung princes to send troops. ”

Liu Bei nodded, if Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu killed the envoys of the imperial court, and then did not send troops, it would indeed make people laugh off their big teeth.

After thinking for a while, Liu Bei felt that this was a good opportunity to brush up his prestige, so he asked: "Sir, if I go to Hanoi and intercede for the imperial envoy to make him die, I don't know if it is okay?" ”

Xi Zhicai said: "I'm afraid that Er Yuan won't listen to the advice of the lord." ”

Liu Bei glanced at Xi Zhicai, and said in his heart that I don't care if he Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu listen to me, I just want to brush up my prestige, as for whether I can save people, why take it too seriously.

So Liu Bei repaired a letter and sent it to Wang Kuang in Hanoi, and his book said: "Qingzhou Liu Bei bowed in front of the general's frame again, my uncle often said that he was friendly with the general, and he hated to see the general in person." I have some presumptuous words to send, and I ask the general to think twice. We raised troops without the order of the Son of Heaven, but the people of the world not only did not think that we were chaotic ministers and thieves, but obeyed from all directions. Why? This is all because Dong Zhuo made a rebellion, abolished the Son of Heaven, and bullied the royal family. Therefore, the people of the world hope that we can pacify the thieves and set things right. Now I have heard that the imperial court has sent an envoy to bear the imperial name, although the general hates Dong Zhuo, a national thief, but still hopes that you can follow the story of Sima Sui Tho, so as not to hurt the majesty of the Son of Heaven. ”

Wang Kuang and Cai Yong have always been friendly.

The story of Sima Sui Tho, the story of Sui Tho and the killing of Zhuang Jia. The envoy of the Duke of Jing came to save Zhuang Jia with a festival and drove into the army. According to military law, he should be beheaded. He said, "The king's messenger must not be killed," so he beheaded the coachman, cut off the standing wood on the left side of the chariot, and killed the horse on the far left, and declared it to the three armies.

Sure enough, no one listened to Liu Bei. However, a few days later, news came that Yuan Shao ordered Wang Kuang to kill Hu Muban, Wang Gui, and Wu Xun, and Yuan Shu also arrested Yin Xiu and killed him.

Wang Kuang and Hu Muban are both from Taishan County, Yanzhou, and they are both fellow villagers and in-laws. Wang Kuang first killed Wang Gui and Wu Xun, put Hu Muban in prison, and Yuan Shao ordered him to kill Hu Muban.

Hu Muban was actually an onlooker who didn't know the truth, and he thought that Wang Kuang had arrested him privately. After being imprisoned, he also wrote a letter to Wang Kuang, in which he denounced Wang Kuang.

His letter said: "Since ancient times, no local princes have raised troops to attack the Beijing Division. Therefore, in "The Biography of Liu Xiang", it is said: "Rat-throwing taboo." 'This is still the case for utensils, not to mention that Dong Zhuo is now in the capital, using the Son of Heaven as a cover.

Now, the young lord is still in the capital, how can he raise an army to fight? I and Taifu Ma Rong, Taifu Zhao Qi, and Shaofu Yin Xiu all accepted the emperor's order. Although the counties in the eastern part of the country hated Dong Zhuo very much, they did not dare to be rude because these people were all edicts from the emperor.

But the foot just imprisoned me in prison and tried to kill me to sacrifice the flag, which is too cruel and unreasonable. I have no relationship with Dong Zhuo, how can I be in the same league with him? But you opened the mouth of the tiger and wolf, spit out a poisonous tongue like a long snake, and angered me because of your hatred for Dong Zhuo and the others, this is really cruel!

Death is inevitable for everyone, but it is a shameful thing to be killed by a mad father. If the deceased had a soul, they would also accuse you. Marriage is the key to good and bad fortune, and it is very obvious today. We were once one and we are now enemies with blood feuds. I have two sons, and they are your nephews. When I'm dead, don't let them see my bones. ”

After Wang Kuang saw this letter, he hugged the son of Hu Muban, and his two nephews wept bitterly, but he finally obeyed Yuan Shao's order and killed Hu Muban.